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El Tamarindo

Latin American Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Adams Morgan, Washington

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El Tamarindo

7.6^/10

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Ranked #5 for Latin American restaurants in Washington
"Delicious pupusas :)"(2 Tips)
"Best El Salvadorian food you can get in DC."(2 Tips)
"But margaritas were delicious!"(7 Tips)
"Get pork and cheese (revuelta) and ask them to add loroco."(2 Tips)

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salvadorian
good for groups
pupusas
happy hour
tamales
great value
sangria
horchata
comfortable
beef soup
good for working
brunch food
chicken
bacon
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Keith JarrellApril 13, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Completely remodeled and stunning from the front to the rear. Beautifully designed, comfortable and elegant. The food is as terrific as always. All time favorite place to eat in DC for 25 + years.
Daniel GandaraMay 20, 2012
Ok don't listen to the Chicagoan! Texaican in da house living in Chicago and I say this is easily one of the best restaurants I've been too. Try a tamarindo margarita!
Cynthia DouglasFebruary 15, 2014
Some of the best black beans Ive ever had. The pupusas are amazing and obviously hand formed. Definitely worth the trip. And theres a full bar..
Tracy SpetkaMarch 28, 2014
The best pupusas outside of El Salvador. Get pork and cheese (revuelta) and ask them to add loroco. An horchata to drink and you're set.
Paul PizzellaDecember 1, 2018
Outstanding papusas. Loved the cafe de olla. Good drinks, do the mango mule. Everything made fresh and tasty.
Jeremy CNovember 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Order chicken or portobello mushroom soft tacos a la carte for a less heavy and fresh meal. Chips n' Salsa is a must!
Francisco RuscalledaOctober 14, 2017
Very flavorful and authentic food. Enchiladas are great. So are the pupusas.
Prerna LalNovember 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great for happy hour which lasts till 8pm! Burrito poblano for under $8?! Yes please.
Maggie MacGNovember 22, 2015
The first place I ever had pupusas and horchata and still one of my favs.
Alaa ShakerAugust 27, 2014
Best El Salvadorian food you can get in DC. The pupusas are amazing!
Lucy ReedyNovember 5, 2012
Fajitas for two is delicious with the double wrapped corn tortillas. Service when I was here was less than exemplary.
Thaís SoaresFebruary 14, 2019
Delicious pupusas, but order them separately... their brunch menu version seemed smaller and the sides were only ok.
Sandra SuarezJuly 16, 2018
Excellent great service
RodDecember 14, 2013
Bottomless Mimosas =1 pitcher per person. They do not know the true dictionary version of BOTTOMLESS!!!!
Liz SesslerMarch 24, 2011
Pupusas are the best here! Ask for extra salsa and dip the pupusas and there is no better dinner after Belgian HH at L'enfant.
Carrie EppsAugust 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The pickled slaw that comes with the pupusas is to die for. I would eat it in buckets if I could.
Mike ReidAugust 22, 2012
Small/intimate, good food....parking in the neighborhood sucketh....majorly, so be ready.
Aram Zucker-ScharffJuly 30, 2017
Had a great brunch!
R GOctober 27, 2013
Get the breakfast burrito with bacon. So ridiculous.
Keith JarrellMarch 21, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Fish taco's are off the chart.
Rachel HeadleyApril 11, 2014
Best pupusas In the DC area!
Andres AlmeidaJune 2, 2012
Not authentic. Everything tastes and looks prepackaged. The hole-in-the-wall Super Taco on Columbia Rd is still #1.
Mattglobetrottingfoodie MAugust 12, 2017
Best authentic pelpusas in DC!
Rachel HeadleyJuly 15, 2013
The best pupusas in the DC area!
Gabriel M.February 11, 2019
Service wasn’t great. But margaritas were delicious!
MK McKenzieJanuary 9, 2017
Pork and cheese pupusa. ✨
Kim B.May 15, 2011
The shrimp enchiladas were delicious! The service was great too.
Jd UyApril 21, 2010
Nice, small Mexican/Salvadorean food. Go here when Lauriol Plaza is too busy. 1/2 pitcher of margaritas only adds to the yumminess. Read more
Shawn RobinsonMarch 24, 2012
Yeah the margaritas original on the rocks pitcher ugh. I'm leaning like a quarter to six....lol #tipsy
Josei ==> @ShoesNFood www.JetSetDC.comMarch 25, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Open 24 hours on the weekend. Great food, better service.
Paca CativoJune 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
I recommend the pupusas, tamales, pollo al cilantro and salmon.
Thomas McNultyNovember 3, 2017
Food is ok here, but when comparing it to other Salvadorian places in town, then it definitely needs to do better.
Shenika M.December 4, 2012
The sangria here is amazing!
Thomas BJuly 26, 2013
Best Mexican food in Washington. :-))
Eric NessAugust 15, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The staff here is absolutely lovely and the food is great!
Russ PtacekJuly 2, 2013
suspended by health dept for 7 violations including raw beef stored at 68 degrees and no one trained and certified in food safety. passed reinspection. watch wusa9 for story.
Desmond P.February 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Trios Enchiladas and the Passion Fruit Margarita #youregood
Bruce Majors, Libertarian for MayorMay 24, 2012
Big plates. Good value
Stacey MaloneySeptember 27, 2010
Some of the best service in the city. People are so nice here!
Lindsey CrawfordApril 2, 2011
Fresssh margaritas!!! No bs machine premade mix :)
Josei ==> @ShoesNFood www.JetSetDC.comJune 1, 2012
Been here 10+ times
24 hour eats! The best gauc
Serena MayJanuary 13, 2013
Delicious pupusas :)
foodie huxtableJuly 9, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Open 24 hours during weekends!
Kyle WronskySeptember 20, 2012
Amazing margarita. :D
Vanessa VertizblancoOctober 20, 2013
Food is okay ! Service is good
NicolleJanuary 12, 2010
The a la carte pupusas are yummy and cheap!
Lucy MidelfortJune 12, 2011
Don't order a drink if anyone in your party doesn't have an id. They'll take your drinks away from you halfway through the meal.
Jose RomeroOctober 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
White people sure do love this place!
Josei ==> @ShoesNFood www.JetSetDC.comAugust 23, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The best chips & guacamole in DC
Detroit On TapNovember 29, 2010
Good fajitas for 2

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